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File #: 20-00711    Version: Name:
Type: Discussion Item Status: Completed
File created: 10/28/2020 In control: City Council
On agenda: 12/10/2020 Final action: 12/7/2020
Enactment date: Enactment #:
Title: ENFORCEMENT OF NOISE ORDINANCES AND STATUTES
Sponsors: Sherri Myers
Attachments: 1. IMG_7841, 2. HANDOUT FROM COUNCIL MEMBER MYERS ITEM 20-00711

DISCUSSION ITEM

 

FROM:    City Council Member Sherri Myers

 

SUBJECT:  

 

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ENFORCEMENT OF NOISE ORDINANCES AND STATUTES

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SUMMARY:

                                          

Two (2) pieces of legislation are normally used to enforce noise complaints, either Section 8-1-16 - Regulation of Noise - City Code or F.S. 3161.293 - Motor vehicle noise.

 

Of particular interest is the noise caused by vehicles with loud exhausts and/or modified exhaust systems.

 

This item and complaints related to noise violations, particularly along 9th Ave, near the hospitals and medical facilities have been brought to the attention of the Police Department with little to no enforcement action taking place.

 

Recently, a social media post was shared declaring that the “Pensacola Police wants a Safe & Vibrant Downtown Pensacola.  We will increase enforcement of Florida Traffic Statutes:  316.293 - Motor Vehicle Noise (Engine Revving and Modified Exhaust)  316.191 - Racing” (see attachment)

 

This item seeks to have a discussion of equal and equitable enforcement of both City Codes and State Statutes throughout the City and not relegated to a single area.

 

PRIOR ACTION:                     

 

Discussions with the Police Department regarding noise complaints along 9th Ave.

 

STAFF CONTACT:

 

Don Kraher, Council Executive

 

ATTACHMENTS:

 

1)  Image_7841

 

PRESENTATION:     No